Located in the southeastern part of the Dominican Republic, Little Goat Island (Isla Cabritos) is a desert island (approx. 12 km.in length) situated in the center of the large saltwater lake of Enriquillo. The largest lake in the Caribbean, Lago Enriquillo is three times saltier than the ocean at approximately 140 feet below sea level, and is approximately 200 sq. kilometers in size. Some 500 American crocodiles inhabit the lake which at one time was connected to the Bay of Port-au-Prince and the Bahia de Neiba. This is one of the largest American crocodile populations on the planet. The best time to see the crocodiles is in the morning, and particularly at the northeastern end of the lake. Many flamingos and iguanas also live on the island, including the rhinoceros iguana and the ricord iguana. Sixty-two species of birds are also found in this region including the Hispaniolan parrot, West Indian nighthawk, burrowing owl, and flamingo. This park was established in 1996.